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Temple Square
Temple Square is located in the heart of Salt Lake City and is the headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It covers about 10 acres and is surrounded by a wall. The square brings together buildings such as the Salt Lake Utah Temple, theTabernacle, the Assembly Hall, and the Seagull Monument, along with meticulously maintained gardens and a visitor center, making it one of the most popular tourist destinations in Utah. The core of the square is the six-spired Salt Lake Utah Temple. This Gothic Revival granite building is the iconic temple of the Church. However, the interior of the temple has historically been open only to Church members, so general visitors mainly admire its majestic exterior from the square. The nearbyTabernacleis known for its oval dome, which resembles a turtle shell, and its excellent acoustics. It is the home of The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. The pipe organ inside, with its tens of thousands of pipes, is famous far and wide and often features live performances open to the public. The Assembly Hall on the south side is a Gothic-style building that often hosts musical performances. Outside the hall stands the Seagull Monument, which commemorates the 1848 event where seagulls ate locusts to save the crops. Volunteer guides from all over the world are often present on the square to introduce visitors to the architecture and the history of the Church. The history of this square is quite storied: in 1847, Brigham Young led followers to the Salt Lake Valley and planned a city in the desert with the temple at its center. To this day, the streets of Salt Lake City are still named based on their distance from the temple. The block on the east side of the square also preserves historical buildings such as the Beehive House, the former residence of Brigham Young.Salt Lake City · 1.1km from downtown
Utah State Capitol
Utah State Capitol stands atop Capitol Hill on the north side of Salt Lake City and is a Neoclassical building. The exterior walls are built with locally sourced Utah granite and are surrounded by Corinthian columns on the front and sides. The dome at the top is covered in Utah-produced copper, which gleams with a unique metallic luster in the sunlight and can be seen from many locations in the city center. During restoration, the entire building was placed on base isolators, making it capable of withstanding strong earthquakes. Inside, you will find marble floors from Georgia underfoot, and the central three-story rotunda is the highlight of the building: the center of the dome features a ceiling painting of seagulls flying through clouds, and the circular frieze depicts scenes from Utah's history, including the moment when the golden spike was driven to complete the first transcontinental railroad. A massive chandelier hangs beneath the dome. The arched murals and niche statues around the rotunda, the historical paintings in the legislative chambers on both sides, and the gold-leaf decorated Golden Room are all worth taking your time to admire. The circular walkway, lawns, and gardens around the building are perfect for a stroll, and the beehive-shaped sculpture echoes Utah's nickname, the "Beehive State." The replica of the Liberty Bell on the grounds is also worth noting. Standing on the edge of Capitol Hill, you can enjoy an unobstructed view of the Salt Lake City skyline and the distant Wasatch Mountains.Salt Lake City · 1.9km from downtown
This Is The Place Heritage Park
The English name is thisistheplace, which is the place where Brigham Young led the Mormons to develop the west. The staff inside are all volunteers, and their work clothes are European clothes of one or two hundred dollars. Here you can see the real carousel and participate in various fun activities.Salt Lake City · 6.4km from downtown
Utah's Hogle Zoo
Utah's Hogle Zoo, located in Salt Lake City, United States, is one of the larger zoos in Utah. The zoo is home to a wide variety of animals, such as elephants, monkeys, deer, various birds, and mammals.Salt Lake City · 6.6km from downtown
Liberty Park
Liberty Park is a popular large public green space in Salt Lake City, covering 80 acres and located just an 8-minute drive from downtown. Surrounded by residential and commercial areas, it serves as a local Central Park-style urban oasis. The park features expansive lawns, shaded walkways, and children's play areas. A 1.5-mile jogging path and paved trails are perfect for jogging and walking, while the open lawns are an ideal spot for picnics. The park's pond surrounds an island and a pavilion, where you can rent pedal boats in the summer. There is also a water feature sculpture that simulates the Jordan River, adding a touch of vitality to the city in this dry climate. The park also features facilities such as tennis courts, basketball courts, and the Tracy Aviary. The Sunday drum circle is a popular local social event, making it not only a place for residents to exercise daily but also a relaxing space for visitors to connect with nature.Salt Lake City · 2.2km from downtown
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Conference Center
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Natural History Museum of Utah
The Utah Natural History Museum (NaturalHistoryMuseumofUtah, referred to as NHMU) is built on the Wasatch Mountains (WasatchMountains) and connects with the Bonneville ShorelineTrail and the east coast of Salt Lake City. The museum presents Utah's canyons and mountains in geological chronological order. Explore the culture and environment here from the perspective of the sky, local accents, life, land, first inhabitants, mineral treasures, the past, the Great Salt Lake and more through 10 exhibition arrangements.Salt Lake City · 5.8km from downtown
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Salt Lake City Tabernacle
The Great Chapel is a large single-storey building with a width of 76 meters, a depth of 46 meters and a height of 21 meters. In 1864, it was completed in 1867, and it still maintains its original appearance to this day. There are 8,000 seats in the chapel, and the standing seats can accommodate 120,000 people. Tourists know that they can listen to the performance of the Mormon choir in the church, and there will be a feeling of lingering sound for three days, but non-believers are not allowed to enter. There is a large pipe organ on the choir of the Great Chapel, consisting of eleven thousand pipes of various sizes. Performances are from 12 noon Monday to Friday, and 4 pm on weekends and Sundays. The rehearsal time of the famous choir Tabernacle Choir is at 8:00 pm on Thursday and the official broadcast time is 9:30 am on Sunday. The sacred music played here on Christmas Eve every year is broadcast by radio to every corner of the world.Salt Lake City · 1.1km from downtown
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小思文22 July 2021
4.0
Temple Square is also a very distinctive place in Salt Lake City. Some very interesting design styles can be seen on the square. The entire Temple Square is a huge place worth visiting. There are many local community complexes surrounding the square.
Temple Square
天生一对地造一双29 July 2020
5.0
The Utah State Government Building is a majestic landmark in Salt Lake City. It covers a large area and has a large lawn in front. I saw a foreign couple taking wedding photos when I went there.
The interior of the building has marble walls, floors, stairs, and columns. There are intricate paintings on the dome and many sculptures in the corners of the hall... No wonder it is called the most luxurious and spectacular state government in the United States.
Utah State Capitol
超级厉害的美少女心8 June 2023
5.0
It was a very good trip, suitable for the whole family. The scenery and environment were nice, and parking was also convenient. I will come again next time.
This Is The Place Heritage Park
zhulei83123019 July 2020
3.0
I have been to zoos in every major city in the United States, but I always prefer this kind of space to get along with animals. This zoo is just average, but it has all the common animals.
Utah's Hogle Zoo
老吴华哥28 April 2022
5.0
The most famous building in Salt Lake City is the Mormon Temple, also known as Temple Square. It is a group of buildings that are the headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The founder of Mormonism was Joseph Smith, and later the leader Brigham Young led the followers to settle in Salt Lake City after going through hardships until today.
Conference Center
quqky19 July 2020
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This museum mainly exhibits some ancient creatures. It may be a little small, but there are quite a lot of specimens of ancient animals on display, which can be regarded as a supplement to the big museums.
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PINGPINGPING101310 August 2022
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The overall environment is good, the facilities are complete, and it also meets the epidemic prevention standards. It's good
Salt Lake City Tabernacle
